An older restoration of one of the most sought after girls bikes ever built. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
First year 1935 for Silver King produced aluminum bicycles, in this instance badged Hawthorne for Montgomery Wards. This was a base model without a rack or electrification in 24 x 2.125″ balloon tires (on silver painted rims) that fit like … Continue reading
Three years in the making. A tremendous amount of research went into making the restoration of this rare bike correct. Paint and pin stripe by owner, chrome by Proctors, and super rare original seat done by Bob U. … Continue reading
Here is an outstanding pair of “Big Tank” Huffman built Twin-Flex bicycles. The men’s bicycle is a Firestone “Air-Flex” and features the headlight that are built into the tank. It is restored in beautiful two-tone green with yellow pinstripes. The … Continue reading
A 1941 Cleveland Welding Roadmaster 4 Gill. The 4 Gill models were the top of the line bikes for Cleveland Welding from 1938-41. … Continue reading
This is my most recent find. I got this in trade today from Tim Brandt a local collector and friend. His story and history on the bike is as follows. 1941 Excelsior DX This was one of my first prewar … Continue reading
I bought this 1937 Mead Ranger champion for my fiance. This is a very rare girls bike. It was the only one that was equipped with all the auto cycle accessories such as the dual Delta lights, crossbar speedo and … Continue reading
This is my two tone green 1939 Schwinn BC 117. I followed this bike for about 6 months and finally the collector in Iowa called and offered the bike to me. The best part of the bike to me is … Continue reading
This is my 1941 Schwinn Autocycle (with cantilever frame) all original paint, reversed colors. Equipped with blackwall Goodyear G3 tires and a short spring Mesinger B1 seat. Found on the East coast about two years ago. … Continue reading
1937 Schwinn Chicago Cycle Supply Motorbike “Liberty”. First year for a variety of features on the Motorbike such as Forewheel front expander brake, gilled tank with enclosed horn, 6 hole rear carrier, curved downtube and angled out Cycle-lock. Complete restoration using all original … Continue reading